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Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: skyblue on Tue, 19 April 2011, 01:33:20

I've only had my first mechanical (Das) for a few weeks now and I'm already looking into getting a 2nd 'board.. what has geekhack done to me:sad:

I've decided on getting a Filco tenkeyless with cherry browns, but can't choose between the white or black. The only thing holding me back is that I'm unsure of how white it'll really be; in some pictures it looks white white and in others it looks tan/cream/beige-ish.

Can anyone comment? If it looks closer to beige I'll probably opt for the black. Thanks!

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: RiGS on Tue, 19 April 2011, 06:53:33

Afaik the old Filcos are beige. However you can get the new white Filco on Taobao.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: J888www on Tue, 19 April 2011, 06:59:19

Wait and be patient, there maybe other keyboards coming out soon, including a Filco Tenkeyless replacement.
If you like the Filco Tenkeyless, you maybe interested in "The cheats" KBD from OTD.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: HoboBob on Tue, 19 April 2011, 07:37:42

But the price, the price... My balls hurt just thinking about it.
And are we sure it comes assembled or is it part DIY?

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: skyblue on Tue, 19 April 2011, 13:43:02

Thanks for the info everyone. Most people are saying that it's a little closer to beige so I'll have to rethink and consider the black. I'm going to get a Filco for sure, but when are the G2s coming out?

I'll be making the purchase off of Taobao and yes the price is making me cringe a bit as well. Might have to wait until its a little closer to my bday in order to justify it :D Strange... this seems to have the same beginnings as my car modding addiction. Hope I'm not heading down the same slippery slope...............................

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: Lpb45 on Tue, 19 April 2011, 14:11:09

Quote from: J888www;333309

Wait and be patient, there maybe other keyboards coming out soon, including a Filco Tenkeyless replacement.
If you like the Filco Tenkeyless, you maybe interested in "The cheats" KBD from OTD.

Trolling?  Where can the cheats be bought from?

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: .XL on Tue, 19 April 2011, 14:12:32

The white Filco tenkeyless is more cream than beige. I'm typing on a white macbook where I work and our walls are painted beige. I can say it's closer to the macbook than the beige of the walls.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: Lpb45 on Tue, 19 April 2011, 14:12:38

Quote from: HoboBob;333317

But the price, the price... My balls hurt just thinking about it.
And are we sure it comes assembled or is it part DIY?

What price?  No price has been released, all they mentioned was how much it costs for the parts per board not including ps/2 or USB and Labor for assembly.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: pitashen on Tue, 19 April 2011, 14:17:38

My suggestion is get both black and white and swap the keys.

http://i55.tinypic.com/s28ajr.jpg

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: Tony on Thu, 21 April 2011, 05:41:38

Quote from: pitashen;333553

My suggestion is get both black and white and swap the keys.

http://i55.tinypic.com/s28ajr.jpg

Wow, very good idea. If you can afford it, then you have two stylish looking keyboards.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: javifast on Thu, 21 April 2011, 05:44:52

I prefer the white model. Perhaps because is less common.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: digitalleftovers on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:38:34

The Ducky is whitest of all, but the PLU seems to be similar.  Light colored boards don't show dust or key shine.  If you have access to taobao, then the bright pink filco tenkeyless is also an option.  It is not a gen 2, though.  It seems to have been the last generation 1 to be released.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:43:36

Quote

Light colored boards don't show dust or key shine.

I agree with you.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:51:16

White keys get shiny, same as black keys.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: Chobopants on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:52:16

Quote from: RiGS;335095

I agree with you.

Now that's an odd thing to post. :P

Man, I would _LOVE_ a Tenkeyless white cherry blue Filco. LOVE.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:53:51

Yeah, but the shiny keys are much less visible.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 21 April 2011, 16:55:13

Why do you consider it odd?

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: Chobopants on Thu, 21 April 2011, 17:03:22

Quote from: RiGS;335101

Why do you consider it odd?

I just find it the same as agreeing that 2+2 = 4. I know that people here like to argue a lot about crap so maybe endorsing what appears to be common sense is useful. Just found it funny thats all. :)

I've been using white keyboards for many years now so I'm just used to it. I have to disagree with the shine thing though, when those white keys wear down a bit they shine just as much as my Filco. The big difference is that dust and stuff doesn't show up so much, just keep the grime of the white and it will always look pretty new.

Title: White or black Filco tenkeyless?
Post by: digitalleftovers on Thu, 21 April 2011, 17:10:46

Quote from: keyboardlover;335097

White keys get shiny, same as black keys.

 
You just have to get your face closer to your desk to notice it.  Or, have a very bright light above you.

I only notice my shiny white keys while napping at work =).